Cocopah Middle School
Cocopah Middle School serves 818 students in grades 6-8.
Cocopah Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cocopah Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cocopah Middle School's student population of 818 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
818 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cocopah Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Cocopah Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 2120 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
5%
3%

Hispanic
9%
46%

Black
2%
6%

White
81%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Cocopah Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
6229 E MOUNTAIN VIEW RD
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ$4,490,000- 6 Beds | 8 Baths
- (1.15 miles from school)
-
9151 N KOBER RD
PARADISE VALLEY, AZ$6,950,000- 6 Beds | 8 Baths
- (1.42 miles from school)
-
4925 E DESERT COVE AVE #150
SCOTTSDALE, AZ$299,000- 1 Bed | 1 Bath
- (2.10 miles from school)
-
4129 E CHARTER OAK RD
PHOENIX, AZ$459,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (3.25 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.

July 11, 2022
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTCJROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.

July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.